BJP's Chavan Warns Against 'Hidden Alliances' in Kate Family Ahead of Polls

• BJP State President Ravindra Chavan issued a stern warning against internal arrangements and alleged hidden alliances ahead of municipal elections in Pimpri Chinchwad.
• Chavan urged voters to elect BJP for direct access to development funds, a statement seen as an allurement and possibly aimed at Ajit Pawar.
• He specifically targeted the alleged secret pact between BJP City President Shatrughna Kate and NCP's Nana Kate (Ajit Pawar faction).
• Chavan expressed anger over discussions of a 2 BJP and 2 NCP candidate arrangement in the same ward, emphasizing only panel candidates should be elected.
• His remarks also admonished Shatrughna Kate for reportedly avoiding a direct contest against Nana Kate, warning against independent campaigning or 'showing off'.

Why It Matters: Ravindra Chavan cracks down on internal BJP factionalism and alleged alliances ahead of Pimpri Chinchwad polls.